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(Nanowerk News) Vitex Systems, Inc., a leading technology developer, licensor and engineering service provider for thin-film encapsulation and moisture barrier films, today announced that it has executed a license agreement with a global supplier of specialty materials and related thin-film services, granting them the rights to develop and manufacture Vitex's proprietary Barix™ Barrier Film. Licensed fields of use include, but are not limited to, photovoltaic and other large-area thin-film technology based applications. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"This new partner has years of experience coating various films in roll-to-roll format, and can support requests for Barix Barrier Films in sizes and volumes larger than Vitex is currently able to handle," said Chyi-Shan Suen, President and COO, Vitex Systems. "They have a specialty materials division that brings a deep understanding of the materials and proper characteristics required to produce superior coatings with our patented process, as well as a strong engineering team and proven production capability ready for producing Barix Barrier Films."